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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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Treated my soft top with 303 Fabric Protector

Wow, this turned out great. Had to buy the 303 Fabric Protector at a marine store, but I like the product. I found spraying did not let the product soak in, but it kind of just sat on top in a misted pattern. I got out a 3" roller with a foam roller cover and a roll pan. It was easier not to get on the window or paint and pushed it into the fabric. I was sure to get it on even and liberally, and once in the sun it soaked right in. I also used scratch X by Meguire's on the window to condition and remove any scratches. All in all it looks shiny and new! Cheers.
 
Old Jul 20, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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Didn't you waste too much product?
The roller usually absorbs a lot.
 
Old Jul 20, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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I used a pink foam 3" applicator so it seemed to be just about right to get a lot on without waste. I used 1/2 a bottle or $8 worth. So, felt is was a good deal for the protection I'm getting. The top does not see tons of weather, but it does get washed to get the dust and bugs off from my commutes. Cheers.
 
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Great! I might do it on Sunday after I finish Plasti-dipping my wheels (previous owner had the "brilliant" idea of chroming them ).
Hopefully the treatment will prolong the top's life under the Caribbean sun
 
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Great! I might do it on Sunday after I finish Plasti-dipping my wheels (previous owner had the "brilliant" idea of chroming them ).
Hopefully the treatment will prolong the top's life under the Caribbean sun
 

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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by cerg82
Great! I might do it on Sunday after I finish Plasti-dipping my wheels (previous owner had the "brilliant" idea of chroming them ).
Hopefully the treatment will prolong the top's life under the Caribbean sun
Hopefully you'll read about Plasti-Dipping your Porsche prior to doing it. Many horror stories around here about it. 303 works well on many things but RaggTopp is better for a convertible top.
 

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Originally Posted by denversteve
Hopefully you'll read about Plasti-Dipping your Porsche prior to doing it. Many horror stories around here about it. 303 works well on many things but RaggTopp is better for a convertible top.
RaggTopp, hmm... I'll check it out & compare, thanks!
Don't worry, it's just the wheels and they couldn't look worse than chromed!
 
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Does anyone have direct experience with both products. It seems that Ragtopp is only available online, while 303 is available locally.

Also, any recommendations for a top cleaner?
 
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I have not used Ragtopp (couldn't find it) but put 303 on a boxter top and it is very good, water literally rolls off the top. If you apply it to the top after it has been in the sun for a bit it soaks right in, at least in my case it did.
 
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